Earlier today, I walked out of traffic court after accepting a plea deal from the county for a traffic infraction earlier this summer. I really wanted to write a post ranting about how my willingness to pay a higher fine resulted in a zero point parking violation exposes the hypocrisy in the system. … [Read more...]
Declare Your Independence
Here in the United States, we celebrate our Independence Day on the 4th of July. So it seemed an appropriate day to ask you this question: What would you declare independence from in your life right now if you could? For me, the answer is simple. It's fear and indecision. Together, fear and … [Read more...]
Moments That Matter
I took the photo included with this post a few days ago while enjoying what worked out to be an about 30-hour mini-vacation with my wife. It's been a busy year, as I reported in the Behind the Scenes Update over on the ColorMetrix blog, and we haven't managed to take the two-to-three-day getaways we … [Read more...]
You don't know how it works here
If you have spent anytime in corporate America, you've heard the words "you don't know how it works here" probably more than a few times. I know I have and recently one of my friends shared her experience hearing this phrase one time too many times. This phrase is the epitome of thinking inside the … [Read more...]
The Fanatical Team
Today was amazing. Tyler came through for the team. Then, Shelby came through for the team. Then, Michael came through for the team. And then, when it mattered most, Rackspace Managed Services came through for the team. The team I'm talking about launched the new ProofPass.com today. It took … [Read more...]
Are you "Doing It?"
Doing it: The act of taking a project across the finish line. It's the most difficult task you will ever accomplish in business. It's not because of your own knowledge, skills and abilities; not by a long shot. You know what you are capable of and, while you may push the envelope, you know in your … [Read more...]
The Teach Others Manifesto
About a year ago, I wrote the "Help Others Manifesto," and it set the tone for how I conducted myself and my business over the last 12 months. Now, it's time to set the tone for teaching others and what I have learned by helping others. Teaching is helping; but with a more directed and specific … [Read more...]
Why I don't have hobbies
I realize this post won't be for everyone. This is not a story about working 35-40 hours a week, going home and plopping down on the couch to watch TV. When I wrote "The Personal/Professional Blur" I explained that I don't have work from which I come home. I understand that some folks like fixing … [Read more...]
Why you want to help start something
When Joe Sorge started Kitchen Table Companies (affiliate link) with Chris Brogan, he asked for my help filling the forums with useful and interesting content. I said yes because Joe is a friend; but that's not what this post is about. Instead, I learned the value of being a first mover in a … [Read more...]
Opportunity lies in the mistakes you make
The mistakes you make present opportunities. Next time you make a mistake, instead of panicking and getting mad at yourself, try this: Ask yourself how you can turn the mistake into a positive. Trust me, you normally can. First, if there is anyone to apologize to, do it immediately and show your … [Read more...]
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